BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 27 April 2016

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—Building the Space Station
  12/14Britton, McLelland and Hicks play along with Unity's plans to commandeer the space station
2. 00:30
  On Your Farm: A Journey Through the British Isles and Beyond—Prince Charles on Biodiversity
  2/5Charlotte Smith harvests the best stories from Radio 4's long-running On Your Farm.
3. 01:00
  P Division—Condition Purple, 2. Mystery
  2/4Inspector Donoghue's cops grapple with some mysterious clues over a murdered prostitute.
4. 01:30
  Sid James: Not Just a Dirty Laugh
  Lee Mack uncovers a unique insight into actor Sid James's lesser-known work.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 2
  2/10Back in Maycomb with her family, Jean Louise is both delighted and infuriated by them.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—The Tartan Titan and the Highland Fashion Cult
  7/15In 19th-century Scotland, George IV's endorsement meant tartan and the kilt became cult.
7. 02:30
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 2. Cousin Eric
  2/5Probate researchers Rachel and Dan's search for an heir finds a new focus.
8. 02:45
  Book at Bedtime—Bruce Chatwin - On the Black Hill, Episode 2
  2/5From childhood to adolescence, the brothers' bond remains strong.
9. 03:00
  William Wordsworth - Michael
  Michael is a shepherd whose life is changed forever by the arrival of a son.
10. 03:45
  Alan Bennett - Two in Torquay
  Alan Bennett and Judi Dench star as a middle-aged guests at a hotel.
11. 04:00
  Counterpoint—2005, 2005 - Heat 1
  1/13Ned Sherrin chairs the music quiz with Nicholas Brann, Brian Clements and Jill Halifax.
12. 04:30
  Flying the Flag—Series 3, Our Own Correspondent
  2/6With the press on the prowl, Ambassador Mackenzie's memoirs spark Embassy havoc.
13. 05:00
  The Emerald Green Show—All For One
  4/4Will Emerald's ego be able to deal with the ambitious plans of new girl Tanesha?
14. 05:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 10, This Is a Man's World
  5/6Nali's ex-husband arrives unexpectedly and Clare takes it upon herself to intervene.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  P Division—Condition Purple, 3. Dino
  3/4As the Glasgow cops search for the killer, detective King tours the city's tattooists.
2. 06:30
  Uncool Britannia—The Pakamac Years
  1/3How practical rainwear epitomised the 1950s and 60s.
3. 07:00
  The Brothers—Series 3, Loony Tunes
  6/6As Bugs Bunny makes an untimely appearance, Nigel and Michael go their separate ways.
4. 07:30
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Questioning Loyalties
  3/6Collaboration loyalty cards ruin Uljabaan's plans and Richard's chances in the pub quiz.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Confirming Povey's Rank
  14/19Is Povey a fraud? It seems so, as the Troutbridge crew race to secure his captaincy.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 12
  12/13Oedipus Rex gets the Radio Prune treatment, and a Whitehall farce with a twist.
7. 09:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair debate to win.
8. 09:30
  The Fall of the Mausoleum Club—Bleak Horse
  6/6Timothy Tamperton reports back on the stranger's death wish on the evil Joshua Farley.
9. 10:00
  Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—1. A Farmer Just Beginning
  1/3Young farmer Gabriel Oak falls in love with Bathsheba.
10. 11:00
  Kenneth Williams Reads: Cold Comfort Farm—Episode 3
  3/6Flora opts to help those she meets, including Elfine and Big Business the Bull.
11. 11:30
  Agatha Christie—In a Glass Darkly
  A jealous lover is haunted by a fellow pilot's death and a vision of murder.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Confirming Povey's Rank
  14/19Is Povey a fraud? It seems so, as the Troutbridge crew race to secure his captaincy.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 12
  12/13Oedipus Rex gets the Radio Prune treatment, and a Whitehall farce with a twist.
3. 13:00
  P Division—Condition Purple, 3. Dino
  3/4As the Glasgow cops search for the killer, detective King tours the city's tattooists.
4. 13:30
  Uncool Britannia—The Pakamac Years
  1/3How practical rainwear epitomised the 1950s and 60s.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 3
  3/10Hank surprises Jean Louise with his future plans as the young couple get Maycomb talking.
6. 14:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Men in Black - The Funereal Victorians (and Oscar of course)
  8/15Why did Victorian men dress ready for a funeral? Black embodied power and serious purpose.
7. 14:30
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 3. The Rightful Heir
  3/5Eric is refusing to take what is rightfully his: Henry Gaunt's estate.
8. 14:45
  Book at Bedtime—Bruce Chatwin - On the Black Hill, Episode 3
  3/5As the war begins, twin brothers Lewis and Benjamin face separation for the first time.
9. 15:00
  Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—1. A Farmer Just Beginning
  1/3Young farmer Gabriel Oak falls in love with Bathsheba.
10. 16:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair debate to win.
11. 16:30
  The Fall of the Mausoleum Club—Bleak Horse
  6/6Timothy Tamperton reports back on the stranger's death wish on the evil Joshua Farley.
12. 17:00
  The Brothers—Series 3, Loony Tunes
  6/6As Bugs Bunny makes an untimely appearance, Nigel and Michael go their separate ways.
13. 17:30
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Questioning Loyalties
  3/6Collaboration loyalty cards ruin Uljabaan's plans and Richard's chances in the pub quiz.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Orbiter X—The Net Closes
  13/14Can Britton, McLelland and Hicks's quick-thinking lead CSP to locate Unity's HQ on Earth?
2. 18:30
  On Your Farm: A Journey Through the British Isles and Beyond—Foot and Mouth
  3/5Charlotte Smith harvests the best stories from Radio 4's long-running On Your Farm.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Confirming Povey's Rank
  14/19Is Povey a fraud? It seems so, as the Troutbridge crew race to secure his captaincy.
4. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 8, Episode 12
  12/13Oedipus Rex gets the Radio Prune treatment, and a Whitehall farce with a twist.
5. 20:00
  P Division—Condition Purple, 3. Dino
  3/4As the Glasgow cops search for the killer, detective King tours the city's tattooists.
6. 20:30
  Uncool Britannia—The Pakamac Years
  1/3How practical rainwear epitomised the 1950s and 60s.
7. 21:00
  Kenneth Williams Reads: Cold Comfort Farm—Episode 3
  3/6Flora opts to help those she meets, including Elfine and Big Business the Bull.
8. 21:30
  Agatha Christie—In a Glass Darkly
  A jealous lover is haunted by a fellow pilot's death and a vision of murder.
9. 22:00
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Questioning Loyalties
  3/6Collaboration loyalty cards ruin Uljabaan's plans and Richard's chances in the pub quiz.
10. 22:30
  Start/Stop—Series 1, 1. Concert
  1/6A trip to a classical concert poses difficulties for everyone.
11. 23:00
  The Masterson Inheritance—Series 1, The Mastersons Lose Everything
  6/6Decadent Auderon's unsavoury habits threaten family ruin.
12. 23:30
  And Now in Colour—Series 2, Eurospecial
  5/6The sketch team cross the English Channel for a French link-up.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Orbiter X—The Net Closes
  13/14Can Britton, McLelland and Hicks's quick-thinking lead CSP to locate Unity's HQ on Earth?
2. 00:30
  On Your Farm: A Journey Through the British Isles and Beyond—Foot and Mouth
  3/5Charlotte Smith harvests the best stories from Radio 4's long-running On Your Farm.
3. 01:00
  P Division—Condition Purple, 3. Dino
  3/4As the Glasgow cops search for the killer, detective King tours the city's tattooists.
4. 01:30
  Uncool Britannia—The Pakamac Years
  1/3How practical rainwear epitomised the 1950s and 60s.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 3
  3/10Hank surprises Jean Louise with his future plans as the young couple get Maycomb talking.
6. 02:15
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Men in Black - The Funereal Victorians (and Oscar of course)
  8/15Why did Victorian men dress ready for a funeral? Black embodied power and serious purpose.
7. 02:30
  Legacy by Cath Staincliffe—Series 2: Blood in the Mountains, 3. The Rightful Heir
  3/5Eric is refusing to take what is rightfully his: Henry Gaunt's estate.
8. 02:45
  Book at Bedtime—Bruce Chatwin - On the Black Hill, Episode 3
  3/5As the war begins, twin brothers Lewis and Benjamin face separation for the first time.
9. 03:00
  Thomas Hardy - Far From the Madding Crowd—1. A Farmer Just Beginning
  1/3Young farmer Gabriel Oak falls in love with Bathsheba.
10. 04:00
  The Motion Show—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Marcus Brigstocke, Steve Punt, Stuart Maconie and Jenny Eclair debate to win.
11. 04:30
  The Fall of the Mausoleum Club—Bleak Horse
  6/6Timothy Tamperton reports back on the stranger's death wish on the evil Joshua Farley.
12. 05:00
  The Brothers—Series 3, Loony Tunes
  6/6As Bugs Bunny makes an untimely appearance, Nigel and Michael go their separate ways.
13. 05:30
  Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully—Series 2, Questioning Loyalties
  3/6Collaboration loyalty cards ruin Uljabaan's plans and Richard's chances in the pub quiz.

Thursday 28 April 2016